Mauritania: Supply and Logistics Specialist,P3
Country: Mauritania
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014
1.Context
In addition to its current Programme delivery, Mauritania is confronted with two Humanitarian crises further to the 2011 drought and with a massive number of Malian refugees who fled their country to seek refuge in Mauritania. UNICEF is committed to improve access to basic services for refugees and host population.
By year end 2012, the total value of Orders stood at US$ 6,7 million. The overall amount represented an increase by some 117% compared to 2011. This big increase is mainly due to the emergency orders placed and also due to CO orientation and advocacy for strategic procurement that is targeting the end users (children) directly. Mauritania is a large country with poor roads often not practicable due to weather conditions and only one international airport.
Government logistics capacities are very low and UNICEF provides direct support, planning and distribution for all campaigns and routine activities (with the exception of vaccines for which CO only performs customs clearance and delivery to central cold room) either through its own truck or through hired vehicles.
2.Purpose of the assignment
Field assessment on the situation and management of government supply and logistics chain.
Elaboration of a training and facilitation of training for key government counterparts in the field of logistics.
Assessment of UNICEF warehouse capacity and management of drugs and perishable items. Reinforcement of UNICEF staff competencies in Logistics.
Act as OIC for Supply Section as needed.
Main activities and outcomes
The incumbent will work on 3 specific objectives:
Objective 1, Rapid assessment of supply/logistics management by Government:
conduct a rapid field assessment of Government capacity in supply/logistics and particularly drugs and perishable items warehousing conditions.
Objective 2, Assessment of warehouse and distribution management: produce an evaluation and formulates recommendations for the logistic management of current UNICEF warehousing and distribution conditions in Nouakchott. Propose risk mitigation strategy. Reinforce staff capacity through on the job training.
Objective 3, Ensure business continuity and leadership in Supply section in the absence of the Supply officer.
Expected Specific Results:
Detailed situation report on Government supply and logistics capacity.
Detailed situation report and recommendations on UNICEF warehouse and logistics management capacity.
Place of work
Based in Nouakchott with frequent travel to project sites.
3.Supervision, Feedback and Reporting
The incumbent will be based in the Supply Unit in Nouakchott, under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager.
In the absence of the Supply Officer the incumbent will supervise a team of 3 staff.
The incumbent will work in close daily cooperation with the relevant Programme Staff, NGO and Government counterparts.
4.Key qualifications and required skills:
Education
Advanced University degree in Logistics and Supply Management. A combination of a first level University degree and relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced University degree.
Work Experience
-Five years of professional work experience in Supply and Logistics.
-International work experience in emergency duty station with a security component would be an asset.-Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form and to produce reports in a timely manner.
-Ability to work independently as well as with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.-Independent and creative thinking.
-Excellent oral and writing skills in French, good command of English
-Ability to undertake regular field trips
How to apply:
To register your interest, please submit your CV through the website
Nouakchott@unicef.org
Please complete the following summary sheet attached to complete your application.
